Build Cornice Box With Foam Core

Pull tightly ensuring that there are no wrinkles on the face of the cornice then staple on the interior edge of the cornice box.

Build cornice box with foam core.

Cut out the length and width of foam board. Wrap and staple tightly on the inside of the cornice. Measure the length of your window and add a foot to that. Make the corners of your cornice by.

As easy as 1 2 3. My aunt made a cornice for my big bedroom window using the long side corner of a refrigerator box which happened to be just the right length. If your valance spans a large area bolster the back of the valance with a board made of a foam insulation scrap. It also helps when you go to hang it because the cornice box will be much sturdier.

After the glue is dry trim your toothpicks and spray with tacky spray adhesive. This is the length your cornice will be including the side. When the window does not have a frame or trim around it measure. But once you read this post you ll see why you ve got to make a diy cornice board if you re saying to yourself well how can i want to make a diy cornice board if i don t even know what the heck one is yet don t worry.

Our no sew cornice kits are perfect for the diy er and professional. We bought a sheet that matched the bedding too. Foam and fabric spray adhesive. If you had your wood pre cut at the hardware store the stability piece should fit pretty snug in between the two side pieces.

Following the directions of the foam core board tutorials i built my cornices from my foam panels. There are 6 styles for you to chose from and add a personal touch to your home without sewing. We used one of the cheap white metal curtain rods and. You could hot glue this if you wanted but i find hot glue is tough and melts the foam core.

Hot glue melts plastic foam so do not overdo it with the glue. House counselor laurie march shows how to make a simple stenciled cornice box for a window. Just assemble decorate and hang these beautiful light weight cornices to beautify any room. Finish the edges by folding the batting with a straight vertical seam in the corners.

The stability piece is to make sure your cornice box is sturdy and doesn t start morphing on you over time. A low temperature hot glue is an alternative. I used an exacto.